Partnership for the Future - Teamsters Local 25

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6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 30RetireeChapter News25TeamstersLocal 25Retiree ChapterJoe ContiPresidentChuck DurfeeSecretary-TreasurerJohn "Johnny B"BuonaugurioVice PresidentRetiree NewsWe had a great turnout of 250 people atthe breakfast meeting on October 11.President Joe Conti thanked everyonefor coming and opened the meeting with thePledge of Allegiance. He also thanked all retiredofficers and rank-and-file officers for attending.Conti gave a special thanks to 93-year-old JoeCuggino who helped establish the Local 25Retiree ChapterJoe Cugginoon June 26, 1984, and becamethe first treasurer and recordingsecretary.William Burpee gave hisreport and read the names of19 members who passed awaysince our April breakfastmeeting.Treasurer Chuck Durfeeread his report and a motionto accept the report was madeby Bill Grubbs and secondedby Charlie Haskin after whichit was unanimously accepted.Conti introduced BusinessAgent Tom Mari, who saidPresident Sean O’Brien askedhim to come to speak aboutLocal 25 and a new charity. Mari said that autismis a disorder that affects many Local 25 members.So we have made a commitment to do everythingin our power to help to research this disorder. Maricontinued by saying that Local 25 has always beenin the forefront by helping out with charities. Also,retirees of Local 25 have always volunteered to stepup to do the phone banks, stand on the strike linesWelcome Aboard!Hugh BirdKnickerbockerFrank DiCampoTeamster CareMaureen HenryLocal 25Pablo MartinezStop & ShopDennis MurphyA.B.F.Arthur O’BrienU.S. Food ServiceMike PapasodoroConsolidatedEdward RealeNew Pennand help with all of our charities.Mari said President O’Brien wanted himto ask that the retirees help with fighting Autism asthey have always helped in the past. He said that itwould be greatly appreciated. He showeda short video on Autism to our members explainingwhat the children and their families face. Hesaid that retirees of this local are the best of thebest. After he thanked everyone for listening hegot a good round of applause.Conti introduced Dr. Bruce Rakusin andDr. John Amsters of MassachusettsOptometry Associates, andEileen Emma of Davis Vision.They showed an interestingvideo about eye problems whichwas narrated by Dr. Rakusin. Heexplained the different procedures,including the actualremoval of the cataract from theeye. The program was professionallypresented and wellreceived.Conti introduced the EasternRegional Director of RetireeAffairs, Carl “Hands” Paullet. Hebrought greetings from GeneralPresident Jim Hoffa, GeneralSecretary-Treasurer Tom Keegeland Retiree Affairs Director EdScribner. Paullet said the largestvoting block in the United Statesis retirees. He said that in hisstate of Pennsylvania, with thehelp of the unions spearheadedby the Teamsters, they unseatedtwo republicans and that mostof the work was done by retirees.Paullet said that they know howto work the phone banks, carry political signs atthe polls and go to the homes of voters and helpwith transportation to the polls. He praised theLocal 25 retiree chapter as one of the best-runchapters he has visited.Conti closed the meeting by thanking theretirees who worked the phone banks, walked thepicket lines and carried political signs this past28 | The SPOKESMAN | FALL 2007 | www.teamsterslocal25.com
6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 31Maureen Henry (left) proudly wearing aTeamsters Local 25 Retiree hat retired in Octoberof 2007. On her right is Bill Burpee, TeamstersLocal 25 Retiree Chapter Recording-Secretary.summer. He also thanked those who served the breakfast andthanked Joe Evans for his help. President Conti mentionedthat the Toys for Tots campaign starts November 12 and to notforget to stop by the dayroom to drop off the toys.The next retiree breakfast meeting is on January 10, 2008.President Conti wished everyone a Happy Thanksgivingand a Merry Christmas.The Teamsters clock was won by Bill Ronchetti. The $25door prize winners were Bill Fennell, Peter Montalto, BillCunha and Gabe Mari.Thanks to Café Sorelli Inc. for an excellent breakfast and aspecial thanks to our members who serve the food: FrankPagliaro, Gabe Mari, Lenny Hagen, Bob Ricciardi, BillyRonchetti, Jimmy Ronchetti, Paul Sharpe, Dave Dolaher andFrank Spinale.Bill BurpeeRecording-SecretaryATTENTION:Get ready for Teamsters Day at Suffolk Downs. Wednesday, May 14, 2008.Suffolk Downs Retired Teamsters 18th Annual Day at the Races: All Teamsters and friends are welcome.Name:Address:City:State:Zip:Phone:Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2008Price: $15 per person (gratuities included). Upon payment you will receive vouchersfor the Club House, admission, and coupons for luncheon and preferred parking.Time: 11:15 a.m. Lunch starts at noon. There will be daily racing programs at your table.We will meet at the Top Side Room.Lunch buffet consisting of: Soup du jour, baked Boston scrod in lemon butter, chickenCordon Bleu with supreme sauce, vegetable lasagna, macaroni and cheese, andshepherd’s pie. Fresh garden greens with ranch dressing or raspberry vinaigrettedressing, or marinated garden vegetable salad. Dessert will be: Chocolate midnightcake or seasonal fresh fruit, coffee and tea.SUFFOLK DOWNS RETIRED TEAMSTERS 18TH ANNUAL DAY AT THE RACES:All Teamsters and friends are welcome.To sign up: Complete and return the form below. Make checks payable to Retired Teamsters and mail to:Retired Teamsters Local 25, 544 Main St., Charlestown, MA 02129. c/o Johnny B.Any questions call (617) 241-9687 an ask for Johnny B. Home phone: (781) 391-1543.If attending the April 10 breakfast meeting, you can pay by cash or check at that time.Number of People Attending:✂Kevin LallyTrusteeRon SimpsonTrusteeDan SplaineTrusteewww.teamsterslocal25.com | FALL 2007 | The SPOKESMAN | 29
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